Shower door professionals are impacted by home décor and design trends that affect glass and hardware choices. Clear glass has been the top choice for a while now, and since this seems unlikely to change, we’ll focus on the latest hardware styles and requests your customers may be making. While glass is front and center on shower enclosures, the hardware always contributes to the style and functionality, albeit to a greater or lesser degree depending on the design.

 

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1. Home decorators love these looks for modern bathrooms.

Homeowners doing a bathroom remodel often want the finished project to reflect the most modern home décor fashions. The glass shower enclosure in a contemporary bathroom will frequently showcase:

Square edge clamps and hinges

A hardware finish in the silver family

Towel bar, simple geometric pull handle, or towel bar/pull handle combo on the door

Pivot hinges rather than wall mount or glass to glass hinges

Frameless sliding shower doors – see examples here – are also popular picks, especially if the shower area is near the toilet or sink and there’s not much room for a hinged door to swing open. The rollers and headers on these systems fit in well with a modern aesthetic.

 

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2. Decorators are loving black and gold tones.

Matte black shower door hardware remains a top pick for many designers and decorators. Although it is similar in many ways, oil rubbed bronze does not enjoy the same popularity today. You may need to assist customers in distinguishing between these two and then ordering all of their bathroom hardware in their preferred dark finish (which will most likely be matte black!)

Metal finishes in the gold family are also trending. While polished brass was beloved in the 1980s and into the 90s, a softer, warmer look is preferred today. Expect to see satin brass and brushed bronze shower hardware picks in 2024. You may also receive special order requests for metallics such as gold plated, rose gold, or unlacquered brass.

 

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3. Homeowners are prioritizing accessibility.

Another trend involves outfitting your home with your senior years in mind – age-in-place designs – or with the goal of maximizing accessibility for all – universal design. When it comes to a shower enclosure, this can mean:

Ergonomic pull handles or towel bars rather than small door knobs

Curbless shower entry

Extra bars that serve as both towel bars and grab bars

Safety features such as laminated tempered glass

An in-shower bench

Hand help shower spray options

Throughout bathrooms, we will also be seeing features like floors with small tiles and lots of grout lines to reduce slip hazards, motion sensor lighting, wheelchair accessible bathroom appliances, and user friendly hardware throughout.

 

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4. Glass Simple streamlines the process.

Whatever trends 2024 may throw at us, Glass Simple is committed to making it easy to source frameless glass shower hardware. Local customers can stop by our Manassas Park, VA warehouse to pick up what they need, and we also offer timely shipping for clients farther away. All inventory showing on our website is in stock and ready to go! Call us at (571)707-7760 to set up your business account and receive discounted prices. The account creation process is simple and there are no order minimums. We look forward to serving you as you serve your glass shower customers!